Day 1: Arrival & Drive to Okonjima
Arrive in Windhoek and transfer to collect your 4×4 rental car. Begin your journey by driving north to Okonjima Plains Camp. Enjoy the rest of the day on a self-guided walk or book an optional afternoon wildlife activity.
Day 2: Etosha National Park
After an optional morning activity, head toward Etosha National Park (approx. 4.5 hrs). Settle in at Onguma Bush Camp on the park’s eastern edge. Enjoy a sundowner overlooking the waterhole or go for your first drive into Etosha.
Day 3: Safari in Etosha
Spend a full day exploring Etosha National Park and Onguma Reserve. Drive yourself or join a guided game drive (at extra cost). Expect to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, and rare antelope.
Day 4: Entering the Caprivi Strip
Drive northeast (approx. 7 hrs) as the scenery shifts from dry desert to lush riverine forests. Stay at RiverDance Lodge, set on the banks of the Kavango River near Divundu.
Day 5: Explore the Kavango Region
Enjoy optional activities like game drives in Mahango or Bwabwata National Parks, hiking, birdwatching, boat cruises, or a local village visit—all bookable through the lodge.
Day 6: Deeper into the Caprivi
Drive further east to Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge, located beside Nkasa Rupara National Park, known for elephants and buffalo crossing from Botswana.
Day 7: Safari in Nkasa Rupara
Enjoy a flexible day with optional game drives, night safaris, walking safaris, or cultural visits. Wildlife often roams close to the lodge due to the lack of fences.
Day 8: Cross into Botswana – Chobe
Drive to Katima Mulilo and drop off your car. A transfer takes you into Botswana to stay at Chobe Bakwena Lodge near Chobe National Park. Arrive by 2 PM to enjoy your first Chobe activity.
Day 9: Chobe Safari Day
Go on a morning game drive and afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River. This area is home to Africa’s largest elephant population and countless other species.
Day 10: Into Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls
After breakfast, transfer by road into Zimbabwe (approx. 2 hrs). Check in to Ilala Lodge Hotel, just a short walk from the entrance to Victoria Falls.
Day 11: Victoria Falls Day
Explore the falls independently or take a guided walking tour. Optional activities include a helicopter flight, microlight, Zambezi river rafting, or visiting Zambezi National Park.
Day 12: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight.
